I'm not sure how many people go around putting their iPods through such stress that they need an aluminum case (and those that do probably don't bother with cases in the first place), but if you do, you might want to check out this review of the newest version of the PodsPlus aluminum case at iProng. The case, which retails for about $30.00, offers almost complete protection for your video iPod in its hinged confines: aluminum body, hard plastic screen cover, soft internal lining (to prevent scratches) and even a rubber cover for the click wheel that seems to maintain full functionality.